How to Ride a Bike

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'Chris is someone I've always looked up to. A true role model.' - Geraint Thomas, 2018 Tour de France winnerAn invaluable manual for cyclists of all ages, experience and ability, which will help them achieve peak performance.Full of practical advice, this book includes information on:Strength conditioning to improve your performanceTargeted training plans to focus on strengthening weaker areasBike care & maintenanceRiding different terrains & environmentsRoad cycling skills & safetyThe book will also help you explore your five key abilities of cycling fitness, defined as the maximum effort you can maintain for the following periods of time:6 seconds (max sprinting)30-60 seconds (sub-max sprinting)3-5 minutes (VO2 max)1 hour (zone of transition)Several hours (long steady distance riding)This book is training toolbox to structure bespoke sessions to improve these five facets of performance. How to Ride a Bike also features